The Big House – Famine – Episode 3

The volunteer servants have a big challenge ahead as they prepare to cater for a twenty-strong 19th century shooting party at Strokestown Park House. Meanwhile host Bryan Murray looks at the causes of the famine and its catastrophic effects and how this marked the beginning of the end for the Big House.

There’s more to the Loire Valley in France than wine. We’re on the Da Vinci trail, following in the last footsteps and final resting place of the great Leonardo da Vinci in the small town of Amboise, deep in the heart of the Loire. Then for the ultimate in relaxation it’s a pamper and spa break in Grenada.